Grand Tour of Italy

In Italy, you can travel through thousands of years of history to witness some of humankind’s
most transformative moments.

Ancient Roman advances in engineering made the Colosseum
possible. At the Duomo in Renaissance Florence, the world took its first steps out of the Dark
Ages. And Venice’s Grand Canal was at the heart of one of the world’s great naval powers.

Day 1: Fly overnight to Italy

Day 2: Milan • Venice

Arrive in Milan

Travel to Venice

Day 3: Venice

Take a guided tour of Venice

St. Mark’s Square

Grand Canal

Visit the Doge's Palace

See a glass-blowing demonstration

Day 4: Florence

Travel to Florence

Day 5: Florence

Take a guided tour of Florence

With your expert local guide you will see:

Piazza della Signoria

Ponte Vecchio

Chiesa di Santa Croce

Gates of Paradise

See a leather-making demonstration

Time to explore on your own or

Add this in-depth excursion:

Pisa

Journey to Pisa on this half-day excursion. Enjoy a guided tour of the city’s Field of Miracles, where you can snap a picture of the 12th-century Leaning Tower, aslant ever since the third floor was built. This is where Galileo was said to have developed his laws of gravity. Also visit the adjacent cathedral and baptistery, which contain exquisite marble pulpits carved in the Gothic style.

Day 6: Assisi

Travel to Assisi

Take a guided tour of Assisi

Visit the Basilica of St. Francis

Day 7: Pompeii • Sorrento region

Travel to Pompeii

Take a guided tour of Pompeii

Visit the Pompeii Roman Ruins

Continue on to the Sorrento region

Day 8: Sorrento region • Rome

Time to explore on your own or

Add this in-depth excursion:

Capri

Enjoy stunning views of the Amalfi coastline as you ferry across the Bay of Naples to Capri, where a guided tour will introduce you to the island’s timeless charm. Then, enjoy free time before taking in Capris spectacular coast by boat. Note: If weather conditions do not permit a cruise, you will explore the towns of Capri and Anacapri with your guide.

Pisa

Journey to Pisa on this half-day excursion. Enjoy a guided tour of the city’s Field of Miracles, where you can snap a picture of the 12th-century Leaning Tower, aslant ever since the third floor was built. This is where Galileo was said to have developed his laws of gravity. Also visit the adjacent cathedral and baptistery, which contain exquisite marble pulpits carved in the Gothic style.

Day 6: Assisi

Travel to Assisi

Take a guided tour of Assisi

Visit the Basilica of St. Francis

Day 7: Pompeii • Sorrento region

Travel to Pompeii

Take a guided tour of Pompeii

Visit the Pompeii Roman Ruins

Continue on to the Sorrento region

Day 8: Sorrento region • Rome

Time to explore on your own or

Add this in-depth excursion:

Capri

Enjoy stunning views of the Amalfi coastline as you ferry across the Bay of Naples to Capri, where a guided tour will introduce you to the island’s timeless charm. Then, enjoy free time before taking in Capris spectacular coast by boat. Note: If weather conditions do not permit a cruise, you will explore the towns of Capri and Anacapri with your guide.

Return to Rome

Day 9: Rome

Take a guided tour of Vatican City

Visit the Sistine Chapel

Visit St. Peter’s Basilica

Take a guided tour of Rome

Visit the Colosseum

Visit the Roman Forum

Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome:

Trevi Fountain

Pantheon

Piazza Navona

Spanish Steps

Day 10: Depart for home

Depart for home

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Day 10: Rome

Take a guided walking tour of Trastevere and Janiculum

With your expert local guide you will see:

Theatre Marcellus

Jewish Ghetto

Tiberino Island

Visit the Roman Catacombs

Visit Saint Paul Outside-the-Walls

Day 11: Rome

Take a guided tour of Ostia Antica

Enjoy free time in Rome

Day 12: Depart for home

Depart for home

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